Bachelor Mother

A department store saleswoman is wrongly accused of having a baby out of wedlock and fired. She tries to find work but is told she needs to be married. A kind-hearted lawyer takes pity on her and pretends to be her husband so she can get a job at a nursery, where she must care for a real baby to prove her worth. Complications arise when the baby's actual father, a wealthy widower, becomes involved.

Bachelor Mother was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics for its witty dialogue, Ginger Rogers's charming performance, and its timely themes of economic hardship and societal judgment. It was praised for balancing lighthearted comedy with moments of genuine social commentary.

• Praised for its clever premise and witty script.

• Ginger Rogers delivers a standout performance.

• Successfully blends comedy with a surprisingly relevant social message.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this classic film, but critical reception indicates a positive audience appreciation for its humor and charm.

The film was Ginger Rogers's first major role after her celebrated partnership with Fred Astaire ended.